Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor on a 12-month basis.Please note that this post requires the successful individual to be based on site 4 days per week.The role:The Council are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who is available on short notice to join the Housing Operations team to support on a large construction programme.Pre-contractWork with the pre-construction, procurement and design teams to prepare early cost estimates of the proposed works and total project costs. Such works will include major refurbishment of building assets (envelope and internals) and routine maintenance and building complianceMonitor the design development and update estimates of work/prepare cost plans at key stages of the designWork closely with pre-contract team, identify and quantify riskAssist with procurement strategy and the preparation of contract documents for tender; to include decision making on contract particulars, tailoring schedule of amendments as may be required and other key contractual provisions (such as obtaining collateral warranties/performance bonds)Prepare tender documentation and management of the tender process, including tender interviews, tender assessment and making recommendation to senior leadership/governance to obtain fundingAttend internal and external stakeholder meetings (noting these may very occasionally be after hours)Construction stageInput into pre-start meetings and carry out due diligence and compliance checks before commencement of the ..... full job details .....